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In today's lesson, we will explore an essential segment of the Lingala language that pertains to work and school activities. Understanding this vocabulary is crucial for navigating everyday conversations, whether you're discussing your job, your studies, or any professional interactions. Lingala is rich and expressive, and mastering these terms will not only enhance your communication skills but also deepen your appreciation for the culture behind the language.

We'll dive into various work and school-related vocabulary, such as attending meetings, taking notes, and studying. This lesson is structured to cater to complete beginners, ensuring that you build a solid foundation in Lingala vocabulary.

Here's what we will cover:

Vocabulary for Work

Common Work Activities

In this section, we will explore terms related to common work activities. Here's a list of relevant vocabulary:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
mosala	[moˈsala]	work
mposa	[mˈposa]	request
kobeta mosala	[koˈbeta moˈsala]	to work
kotala	[koˈtala]	to attend
lisanga	[liˈsanga]	meeting
kotanga	[koˈtanga]	to read
komituna	[ko.miˈtuna]	to ask
komela	[koˈmela]	to receive
kobongisa	[koˈbɔŋɡisa]	to organize
kozala na	[koˈzala na]	to be at

These terms will help you describe your work activities and engage in discussions about your job.

Attending Meetings

Meetings are a central part of professional life. Here are some phrases for discussing meetings in Lingala:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
na lisanga	[na liˈsanga]	at the meeting
nazali na lisanga	[naˈzali na liˈsanga]	I am at the meeting
kotala lisanga	[koˈtala liˈsanga]	to attend the meeting
lisanga ezali	[liˈsanga eˈzali]	the meeting is
nazali na mbala	[naˈzali na mˈbala]	I am late
motuna na yo	[moˈtuna na jo]	your question
na lingi kotuna	[na ˈliŋi koˈtuna]	I would like to ask
zabanga moto	[zaˈbaŋɡa moˈto]	to invite someone
soki ezali na yo	[ˈsoki eˈzali na jo]	if it is with you
lisanga ebandi	[liˈsanga eˈbandi]	the meeting starts

These phrases will allow you to communicate effectively during meetings.

Vocabulary for School

Common School Activities

As we shift our focus to school, let's examine relevant vocabulary that will be beneficial for students:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
école	[eˈkɔl]	school
mwana	[ˈmwana]	child/student
kotanga	[koˈtanga]	to study
lisano	[liˈsano]	lesson
ba notes	[baˈnɔt]	notes
komituna	[ko.miˈtuna]	to ask
kokanisa	[koˈkanisa]	to think
koleka	[koˈleka]	to learn
mosolo	[moˈsolo]	homework
kotalela	[koˈtalela]	to review

This vocabulary is vital for discussing school activities and collaborating with classmates.

Studying and Learning

Studying is a universal experience among students. Here are phrases related to studying in Lingala:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
nazali kotanga	[naˈzali koˈtanga]	I am studying
tokotanga	[to.koˈtanga]	we are studying
na lingi koluka	[na ˈliŋi koˈluka]	I would like to search
na kotalela	[na koˈtalela]	I review
na tanga ba notes	[na ˈtanga baˈnɔt]	I read the notes
na sengi	[na ˈsɛŋɡi]	I am asking
naleki	[naˈleki]	I understand
naleki te	[naˈleki te]	I do not understand
na yebi	[na ˈjɛbi]	I know
na yebi te	[na ˈjɛbi te]	I do not know

These phrases will empower you to express your study habits and learning experiences.

Exercises

Now that we've established some foundational vocabulary, let’s engage in some practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the appropriate Lingala vocabulary from the lesson.

1. Na ______ (to work) na ______ (work).

2. ______ (meeting) ezali na ______ (time).

3. Nazali ______ (to study) na ______ (school).

4. Tokotanga ______ (notes) na ______ (class).

Exercise 2: Matching Pairs

Match the Lingala term with its English translation.

Lingala	English
1. mosala	A. notes
2. école	B. work
3. ba notes	C. school
4. lisanga	D. meeting

Exercise 3: Translation Practice

Translate the following sentences into Lingala.

1. I am in a meeting.

2. We are studying together.

3. He is asking a question.

4. They learn quickly.

Exercise 4: Dialogue Completion

Complete the following dialogue with appropriate phrases from the lesson.

A: Na ______ (to attend) ______ (meeting) lelo.

B: Oyo ______ (request) ezalaka?

A: ______ (I would like to ask) motuna.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Write five sentences using the vocabulary learned in this lesson. Be creative!

Exercise 6: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and role-play a conversation about a meeting and studying. Use vocabulary from the lesson.

Exercise 7: Listening Comprehension

Listen to a recording of a dialogue about work and school. Write down the Lingala phrases you recognize.

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz

Create a quiz with 10 questions based on the vocabulary learned. Include multiple-choice questions or true/false statements.

Exercise 9: Word Search

Create a word search puzzle using vocabulary from this lesson for students to find.

Exercise 10: Reflection

Write a short paragraph reflecting on what you learned in this lesson and how you will use it in the future.

Answers to Exercises

Exercise 1

1. kotala, mosala

2. lisanga, ntango

3. kotanga, école

4. ba notes, class

Exercise 2

1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D

Exercise 3

1. Nazali na lisanga.

2. Tokotanga po na nyonso.

3. Ye azali kotuna motuna.

4. Bango baleki na mbala.

Exercise 4

A: Na kotala lisanga lelo.

B: Oyo mposa ezalaka?

A: Na lingi kotuna motuna.

Exercise 5

(Answers will vary; encourage creativity.)

Exercise 6

(Students will role-play; encourage using learned vocabulary.)

Exercise 7

(Answers will vary; encourage identification of phrases.)

Exercise 8

(Answers will vary; encourage creativity in quiz design.)

Exercise 9

(Answers will vary; students create their own puzzles.)

Exercise 10

(Encourage personal reflections and future applications.)

Table of Contents - Lingala Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Conjugation

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative
• Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Lingala Culture and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance
• Traditional Foods
• Arts and Crafts

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Professions and Hobbies

• Common Professions
• Hobbies and Interests

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Questions and Interrogatives

• Yes/No Questions
• Wh- Questions

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Daily Routines and Activities

• Morning Routine
• Work and School
• Evening Routine

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Imperatives and Commands

• Forming Imperatives
• Using Commands in Context

Sources

• LINGALA LANGUAGE (LGLA) < University of North Carolina at ...
• Lingala - Wikipedia
• Lingala Dictionary Online Translation LEXILOGOS

Other Lessons

• Street life
• Time
• Daily routines
• Introducing yourself
• Directions
• Binomials
• Common Foods
• Earth
• Greetings
• Geography

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